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Learn more about Artesian Trail
Artesian Trail

Artesian Trail

Welcome to the Ocotillo Wells State Vehicle Recreational Area, the largest SVRA in California with more than 85,000 acres. OWSVRA is over 130 square miles with hundreds of miles of desert track open to all…
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Total Miles
4.0
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Augie's Way
Augie's Way

Augie's Way

This trail is mostly sand and dirt, with only a small obstacle at the entrance and very few obstacles along the way with nothing serious to note. It is a fantastic trail to get to…
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Total Miles
13.5
Tech Rating
4 Moderate
Best Time
Summer, Fall, Spring
Learn more about Aurora Cutoff R14
Aurora Cutoff R14

Aurora Cutoff R14

Aurora Cutoff R14 is a narrow two-track trail that traces the top of a ridge, leading you toward the historic Aurora Mine. This scenic route offers plenty of opportunities to explore single-track trails branching off…
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Total Miles
1.4
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Summer, Spring, Fall
Learn more about Austin Meadows
Austin Meadows

Austin Meadows

This trail is perfect for beginners and is relatively smooth, with shady roads and a small water crossing. It's pretty scenic and relaxing. Camping is available, but there was a fire restriction when I was…
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Total Miles
8.0
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Summer, Fall
Learn more about Back to Where Ya Came From
Back to Where Ya Came From

Back to Where Ya Came From

This trail is a sandy two-track that progresses to large whoops and some washouts. The trail leads from outside the OHV park on BLM land to inside Spangler and lets out right at the wagon…
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Total Miles
2.7
Tech Rating
4 Moderate
Best Time
Winter, Fall, Spring
Learn more about Back Way to Schmidt Tunnel
Back Way to Schmidt Tunnel

Back Way to Schmidt Tunnel

The trail is single-car wide with short climbs and descents. This is a short trail with great views from multiple locations of the trail. This is the backway to the William Henry Schmidt Tunnel. It's…
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Total Miles
9.0
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Backdoor
Backdoor

Backdoor

Nice and close to camp Backdoor is an icon in Johnson Valley. The Backdoor is more or less one big ledge to climb on a short trail. Backdoor has been dug out over the years…
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Total Miles
0.1
Tech Rating
10 Difficult
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Bailey Canyon
Bailey Canyon

Bailey Canyon

Bailey Canyon is a scenic trail running through the San Bernardino National Forest. There are views of Silverwood Lake, canyons full of trees, and the city near the south end of the trail. The trail…
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Total Miles
16.2
Tech Rating
4 Moderate
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Bailey Ridge
Bailey Ridge

Bailey Ridge

A 5-mile stretch of connecting forest service roads. It is a particularly useful trail if you are driving a non street legal vehicle and camping at Black Springs or off of 7N23. The trail features…
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Total Miles
5.2
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Summer, Fall
Learn more about Balancing Boulder Camp to Needles Highway
Balancing Boulder Camp to Needles Highway

Balancing Boulder Camp to Needles Highway

This trail takes you from Balancing Boulder Camp down to the Needles Highway, where you can head south to Needles or north to Laughlin/Bullhead City. Starting at camp around 2,500 feet of elevation, you drop…
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Total Miles
7.6
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Fall, Summer
Learn more about Bald Mountain
Bald Mountain

Bald Mountain

Explore granite, loose sand, and fun obstacles as you climb to Bald Mountain Lookout with excellent views of Shaver Lake. The trail is well-marked with cairns and reflectors but it's still easy to get lost.
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Total Miles
8.3
Tech Rating
6 Difficult
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Bank Wash
Bank Wash

Bank Wash

Welcome to the Ocotillo Wells State Vehicle Recreational Area, the largest SVRA in California with more than 85,000 acres. OWSVRA is over 130 square miles with hundreds of miles of desert track open to all…
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Total Miles
7.1
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Barker Meadows OHV Trail
Barker Meadows OHV Trail

Barker Meadows OHV Trail

This trail is narrow. If you are going in with full-size rig or a long rig you will be doing pull-ups and backups. This trail is an alternative trail to get to the Rubicon Trail.…
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Total Miles
1.8
Tech Rating
6 Moderate
Best Time
Summer, Fall
Learn more about Barney Oldfield Road
Barney Oldfield Road

Barney Oldfield Road

Barney Oldfield Road is a mixed surface road of gravel, sand, and rock. Most of this road runs through a wash, the sand can be deep in areas, and these spots are prone to flash…
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Total Miles
16.8
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Barney Riley
Barney Riley

Barney Riley

Ride a mix of open and forested trail and make time to enjoy beautiful aspen groves, stone hot spring pools, and the Carson River. There are places to camp at the end of the ride…
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Total Miles
11.2
Tech Rating
4 Moderate
Best Time
Summer
Learn more about Barrett Lake Jeep Trail - 16E21
Barrett Lake Jeep Trail - 16E21

Barrett Lake Jeep Trail - 16E21

This is a highly technical, beautiful in and out trail located in the Eldorado National Forest on the border of the Desolation Wilderness near South Shore Lake Tahoe. The trail starts near Wrights Lake at…
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Total Miles
5.4
Tech Rating
7 Difficult
Best Time
Fall
Learn more about Bartlett Springs Road
Bartlett Springs Road

Bartlett Springs Road

Bartlett Springs Road begins southeast of Mendocino National Forest and boasts excellent views. This route passes through BLM land, and there are plenty of offshoots from the trail. There are also opportunities for camping, hiking,…
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Total Miles
10.1
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Fall, Summer, Spring, Winter
Learn more about Basin Wash
Basin Wash

Basin Wash

Basin Wash is a 2.9-mile point-to-point trail rated 3 out of 10 located within the Anza-Borrego Desert State Park. Basin Wash falls entirely within the ABDSP and therefore the trail is restricted to only street-legal…
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Total Miles
2.9
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Bates Canyon
Bates Canyon

Bates Canyon

Surrounded by chaparral in the Los Padres National Forest. This trail can be closed due to weather. Please check the LPNF website. The best time to go is in the spring to see the flowers…
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Total Miles
7.6
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Spring
Learn more about Beach Ridge Trail
Beach Ridge Trail

Beach Ridge Trail

This is another fun scenic single track that comes equipped with a couple of rock sections and some sand. There are a couple of creek crossings, one of which could get a little spicy with…
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Total Miles
6.7
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Summer
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